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In today’s economy with gas prices as high as they are, I think I’m not alone here when I tell you that I try to not pull into a gas station until I absolutely have to. Some of you may ask, “But Frederico, aren’t you afraid that you’ll run out of gas sometime?” The answer is yes. Yes, I am. Which is why I’ve taken it upon myself to buy a gas can to keep in my trunk for just such an occasion.I’ve chosen the Blitz Enviro-Flo™ 5 Gallon Plus Can in Blue. The handle on top and back grip makes it …

I always get so excited when the temperature reaches triple digits! It’s something about the way it feels on my skin. Yes sometimes the heat gets to near dangerous levels, but come on! It feels so good!I mean, if the heat index dips below 100 it’s the worst! What am I supposed to do at that point? How could anyone live like that?Water?No thanks! Who likes to be hydrated? I’ll usually go weeks without it. After all, water cools you down, and who wants that?Sometimes I will sit out in the sun …

Power to the People!So I went into my bathroom this morning to grab my phone so I could leave for work. I find the charger has been unplugged from our 6 outlet converter… my battery is dead. My wife has a hair dryer, curling iron, and a straightener plugged into the strip. Why she needs to use a curling iron AND a straightener at the same time I’ll never understand. She tried to explain it to me once… something about her bangs… I don’t know. She also has a space heater and a fan plugged in… …

1. For the best tape in the business, stick with Venture!2. Anchor Hand Protection is probably the best choice. After all, they fit like a glove!3. Stand up to the job with Ergokneel Standing Mats!4. Move to the beat of your own drum!5. Did you hear about the optometrist who fell into a lens grinder and made a spectacle of himself?6. A man’s tool kit is his castle, in a manor of speaking.7. A man used a cartridge respirator and survived mustard gas and a series of pepper sprays. Now he is a seas …

Sometimes you need a big one. Sometimes its not the size that counts. Sometimes you want one that looks good. Sometimes it doesn’t matter what it looks like as long as it does a good job. When you least expect it, the need for one could pop up. There are some that know exactly when they will need one and come prepared. No matter what, one that performs well is essential.A flashlight.Everyone needs a good flashlight. At First Place Supply, we have such a broad range of lights and flashlights …